How to ask for a LinkedIn recommendation: message template

To ask a former manager, colleague or client to write you a LinkedIn recommendation.

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Hi name, I'm updating my LinkedIn profile and would love to include a recommendation from you, since we worked together at Shared company or project. If it helps as a guide, you could mention: Achievements or qualities you'd like highlighted It doesn't need to be long: three or four sentences are perfect. And if you'd like, I'm happy to write one for you too. Thanks in advance,

The parts in blue fill in on their own, or NexoPad asks you for them when you type the shortcut.

How to use it in NexoPad

  1. 1Add it

    Click “Add to NexoPad”: it’s saved as a snippet, with its variables.

  2. 2Type the shortcut

    In Gmail, Zendesk or any website, type /linkedinrec.

  3. 3Fill in and done

    NexoPad asks you for the missing details and fills in the dates for you.